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August 31, 2025 - September 7, 2025

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Sep 1 Monday 9 events
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Sep 3 Wednesday 5 events
Sep 4 Thursday 6 events
Sep 5 Friday 5 events
Sep 6 Saturday 7 events
August 31

Cleveland Oktoberfest

August 31

An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike. 
August 31

Cleveland National AirShow

August 31

Cleveland’s Labor Day Weekend tradition with three days of aerial thrills featuring the U.S.
August 31

Stark County Fair

August 31

Rides, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derbies, horse racing and more. 
August 31

The Great Geauga County Fair

August 31

Truck and tractor pull, country fest, rides, games, entertainment and more.
August 31

September 1

Cleveland Oktoberfest

September 1

An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike. 
September 1

Cleveland National AirShow

September 1

Cleveland’s Labor Day Weekend tradition with three days of aerial thrills featuring the U.S.
September 1

Stroller Strides

September 1

Functional, total-body conditioning workout for moms with kids in tow.
September 1

Stark County Fair

September 1

Rides, tractor and truck pulls, demolition derbies, horse racing and more. 
September 1

The Great Geauga County Fair

September 1

Truck and tractor pull, country fest, rides, games, entertainment and more.

September 2

Music & Movement

September 2

Fun, interactive storytime featuring music and creative movement while introducing stories and early literacy concepts.
September 2

Itty Bitty Combo

September 2

Ballet and Tap class for ages 3-5 with an adult.

September 3

Pajama Story Time

September 3

Head to the Library for a pajama storytime.
September 3

Family Circle Time

September 3

Stories, songs and fingerplays.
September 3

Itty Bitty Combo

September 3

Ballet and Tap class for ages 3-5 with an adult.
September 3

Family Circle Time

September 3

Stories, songs and fingerplays.
September 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Lake Metroparks Farmpark Corn Maze 2025: Paul Revere's Run

September 3 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Like Paul Revere on his famous ride, make your way through the corn maze to avoid the British Colonial Army. As you move through the maze, find the lanterns Revere used as a signal for the colonists.

September 4

Grounded and Growing

September 4

Learn new grounding skills through the expressive arts including dance, music, and art-making.
September 4

Delight Nights

September 4

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
September 4

Delight Nights

September 4

Interactive play and fun with full access to 25 exhibits.
September 4

Homeschool: Color, Light, & Sound

September 4

A unique drop-off STEAM program offering for homeschoolers ages 5-12.
September 4

Family Fun Storytime

September 4

Stories, rhymes and songs.

September 5

Cleveland Oktoberfest

September 5

An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike. 
September 5

Homeschool Hops

September 5

90-minute jump just for homeschool students for $14.99.
September 5

Beekeeping 101

September 5

Discover the amazing world of bees and learn the essentials of beekeeping in this interactive, hands-on class.
September 5

Family Storytime at the Great Northern Mall

September 5

First Friday of each month.
September 5 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Lake Metroparks Farmpark Corn Maze 2025: Paul Revere's Run

September 5 @ 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Like Paul Revere on his famous ride, make your way through the corn maze to avoid the British Colonial Army. As you move through the maze, find the lanterns Revere used as a signal for the colonists.

September 6

Cleveland Oktoberfest

September 6

An exciting menu of activities and entertainment to delight young and old alike. 
September 6

Gears and Gadgets: Children’s Studio

September 6

Artists engage with the museum’s collection while building idea-generation and critical-thinking skills.
September 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Aeronautics & Engineering Expo

September 6 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Watch your kids take their first airplane ride, drive competition robots, explore the iconic Goodyear Blimp, and climb through real WWII aircraft—all in one incredible day at Kent State Airport.
September 6

Colonial Williamsburg Homeschool Days

September 6

Homeschoolers and their families discover history brought to life.
September 6

End of Summer Bash

September 6

Sample mocktails and build-your-own mocktail station, special animal experiences, free caricatures, good music and more.

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